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Posted: February 27, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Executive Chef NF-04

United States Army Installation Management Command

Department of the Army

Fresh

Location

Salary

$72,000 - $75,000

per year

Closes

March 16, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job is for an executive chef at a military facility in Hawaii, where you'll oversee daily food services, including restaurant dining and catering, while managing menus, staff, and budgets to keep everything running smoothly and safely.

It's ideal for someone with hands-on experience in professional kitchens who enjoys leading teams and creating varied, nutritious meals.

A good fit would be a seasoned chef ready to handle high-volume operations in a structured environment.

Key Requirements

  • Culinary management experience in full-service restaurants and catering operations
  • Proficiency in various cooking styles and techniques
  • Skills in menu planning and nutritional balancing
  • Expertise in inventory, supply management, and food/supply ordering
  • Experience supervising staff in a kitchen setting
  • Ability to develop operating budgets and control costs for labor, equipment, and supplies
  • Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, storage, and kitchen inspections

Full Job Description

This position is located at Hale Ikena, Fort Shafter, Hawaii (Island of Oahu). Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid.

To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.

Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.

A minimum qualified candidate must possess the following: Culinary management experience in full-service restaurants and catering operations which included various cooking styles or techniques; menu planning; inventory and supply management; and staff supervision.

In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered "Highly Preferred" or "Best Qualified": Experience as an assistant/sous chef or successful completion of an accredited culinary program is highly preferred.

NOTE: Applicants who meet both minimum qualification criteria and highly qualification criteria will be referred to the selecting official for first consideration. Major Duties:

  • Within a club, restaurant, or lodging facility plans and manages the day-to-day food service program where full-service restaurant dining and catering are a regular, substantial basis of the total food operation.
  • Develops daily, catering, and specialty menus and provides forecasts for required tools, equipment, food items, and other supplies.
  • Prepares and/or oversees the preparation of menu items which involve standard to complex and innovative cooking methods.
  • Balances nutritional values of menus and ensures the quality of the total food service program. Conducts regular inspections and evaluations to ensure safety, proper food storage, kitchen sanitation, and overall efficiency of operations.
  • Develops operating budget and identifies labor, equipment, and supply cost elements. Controls pricing; food/supply ordering, storage, and issue; and food production methods and techniques.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/27/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/28/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: O3NAFEW-26-12896521